National Tea Day 2020 is celebrated on April 21 every year. The day is celebrated in United Kingdom to show their love for tea. Today the day marks its fifth anniversary. As the world currently, is struggling with the deadly coronavirus pandemic, the celebration will be done as the National Virtual Tea Party. On the occasion of the day, today we are here to tell you some health benefits of tea, which includes good heart health to a strong immunity.
Tea is often considered as the best refreshment beverage, which freshen up the mind and body of an individual. There are varieties of teas, such as green tea, black tea, mint tea and etc.
Health Benefits of Tea
1. Weight Loss - Green tea, mainly contains caffeine and catechins, which helps in weight loss.
2. Good Heart Health - Everyday intake of Green tea or a black tea lowers the cholesterol and blood pressure, they reduce the risk of heart disease.
3. Good for Diabetics - The catechins present in green tea keeps the blood sugar in check, which may lowers the chance of type 2 diabetes.
4. Strong Immune - Herbal tea like ginger tea or turmeric cinnamon tea helps in boosting the immunity due to the antioxidants present in it.
5. Smooth Digestion - Herbal teas are considered effective for people with irritable bowel syndrome because it is an antispasmodic.
On the National Tea Day 2020 and amid the lockdown, you should also enjoy a cup of tea with your family members. But remember not to have anything in excessive quantity.
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